Definition of sub

Other Business Terms

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Definition of sub-

1: under : beneath : below <subsoil><subaqueous>

2a: subordinate : secondary : next lower than or inferior to <substation><subeditor>b: subordinate portion of : subdivision of <subcommittee><subspecies>c: with repetition (as of a process) so as to form, stress, or deal with subordinate parts or relations <sublet><subcontract>

3: less than completely, perfectly, or normally : somewhat <subacute><subclinical>

4a: almost : nearly <suberect>b: falling nearly in the category of and often adjoining : bordering on <subarctic>

Definition of sub for Students

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Definition of sub- for Students

1: under : beneath : below <submarine>

2: lower in importance or rank : lesser

3: division or part of <subset>

Law Dictionary

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Legal Definition of sub-

1: under : beneath : below <substandard>

2a: subordinate : secondary : next lower than or inferior to <subagent>b: subordinate portion of : subdivision of <subchapter><subcommittee>c: assigning to another by the same method <sublicense><subcontract>